SALES/FAIRS/FUNDRAISERS
MOTORCYCLE RIDE The 3rd annual Serenity's Run, supporting Jane Doe Inc., a coalition committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault, rides from Everett to Waltham on Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley Davidson Dealership, 1760 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett. The run ends at the New Landing Restaurant, 313 Moody St., Waltham. Food, raffles, and entertainment. Donation $20, $15 per passenger. Information: www.serenitysrun.org.
LUMIERE As part of the monthly local and sustainable dinner program, Lumiere, 1293 Washington St., has prepared a summer tasting menu that features produce and products from many of our local farms. On Monday, Aug. 4, is the third dinner in this series that helps to benefit the Chef's Collaborative. Dinner is $75, beverages, tax and gratuity are not included. Reservations: 617-244-9199.
SUPPLIES FOR TROOPS Waltham VFW Post 2152 and Ladies Auxiliary will be collecting donations to send to our soldiers in Iraq - Master Sgt. Kathrine Ortaga, Sgt. Chris Physic, Spc. Jeremy Bray, Spc. Paul Briggs, Spc. Daniel Fernandez, Maater Sgt. Kathrine Ortaga and 2Lt. Ryan Galluzzo. Items: www.carepackageproject.com. Information: 781-894-9243.
OPERATION SOLDIER Operation American Soldier is collecting items or donations for shipping costs. Soldiers have requested the following items: candy, cookies (small packages), snacks, microwave popcorn, powdered drink singles, socks (crew), T-shirts, toiletries (unscented), feminine products, blank note cards, playing cards, DVDs & CDs. We need help packing boxes, paperwork and more. Information: 617-504-0532.
BOOKS TO SOLDIERS Got Books can send someone who is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces overseas a care package full of books. To submit the name and address, visit www.GotBooks.com/troops. Got Books provides all books and also handles and pays for all labor and shipping costs. Information: www.GotBooks.com; 978-396-6026.

FAMILIES/CHILDREN/TEENS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES The Waltham Salvation Army, 33 Myrtle St., provides needy families help with school supplies. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade are assigned sponsors who purchase grade-appropriate school supplies and one back-to-school outfit, including shoes/sneakers. In 2008, the Salvation Army will serve 100 families, including 300 children. Donate/information: 781-894-0413
SCHOOL SUPPLIES II Citizens Bank is collecting new school supplies for low-income children in Massachusetts. Pencils, pens, notebooks and other supplies can be donated at any Citizens Bank branch in the state through Aug. 2. Information: citizensbank.com.
PAL The Waltham Police Department begins its PAL Summer Program with expanded offerings, with junior and senior flag football, street hockey and soccer. This program is free to all area youth and runs from July 7-Aug. 15, inside Kennedy Middle School, 655 Lexington St. Information/applications: Waltham Police Station, 155 Lexington St., and Carter Street Substation, 11 Carter St.; 781-314-3600; gcorbett@police.waltham.ma.us.
TRACK NIGHTS The West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St., Newton, hosts Family Track and Field Nights every Wednesday in July, 6 to 8 p.m. Family Track and Field Nights are open to YMCA members and non-members of all ages and fitness levels. Cost is $2 per event. There will be the 2nd annual Surf and Turf Party on the final Family Track and Field Night on Wednesday, July 30. There will be pool events, outdoor activities, including potato sack races, water balloon toss, and much more, and an old-fashioned barbeque. Cost is $5. Information: 617-224-6050, Ext. 3012; reneeg@westsuburbanymca.org.
LEARNING GARDEN Children in grades 1-4 can learn how farmers grow vegetables and fruits, from planting seeds to making compost to weeding and harvesting. Waltham Parks and Recreation presents Children's Learning Garden: Tuesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., July 8-Aug. 12, $35; Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 to 4 p.m., July 7-Aug. 13, $70. Information/registration: 781-314-3480.
CHILDREN'S SERIES Free Tuesday Afternoon Children's Performance Series at the Newton Center Playground, Tyler Terrace, Newton Center. On Tuesday, July 29, 1 p.m., Benjamin the Clown. Information: 617-796-1540; 617 527-8283; www.newtonpride.org.
CHILDREN'S SERIES II Free Thursday Afternoon Children's Performance Series on Thursday, July 24, 1 p.m., at Ware's Cove, Auburndale, shores of the Charles River, presents Drumming About You with Bob Bloom. Rain location will be in the adjacent field house. Information: 617-796-1540; 617-527-8283; www.newtonpride.org. On July 31, Caravan Puppets presents ``Aesop's Fables.''
SPRAY PARKS The Waltham Recreation Department announces that spray parks will open for the summer season June 30, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lowell and Lazazzero spray parks will be open on Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., on Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Information: 781-314-3475.
TEEN BASKETBALL Two new teen basketball programs will be held at the West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St.: YMCA Summer Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, beginning June 30, and a basketball, beginning July 7. Information/registration: 617-244-6050, Ext. 3651.
ESSAY CONTEST There is still time to enter Waltham's History-The Nation's History essay contest. This contest is offered to students in grades 4-8 (in September) to explore local history and visit the city's treasures. Prizes will be awarded. Enter/information: walthamessay@nara.gov; 380 Trapelo Road; www.historicwaltham.org.
WALK AROUND GORE During August guided tours of Gore Place will be available Monday through Friday, 1 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (on the hour). The grounds are open, year-round, from dawn to dusk with the exception of special event days. Information: www.goreplace.org.

MUSIC/DANCE
ROCK BAND CAMP The students from the Waltham Summer School Rock Band Camp will be performing a concert of classic and current rock songs Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m., at McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church St. Tickets, $5, at the door. Proceeds will go to the Walter Tokarczyk Scholarship fund. Information: burkek@k12.waltham.ma.us.
ORGAN CONCERT Trinity Church, 730 Main St., Waltham, will hold an organ concert Sunday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m., including works of Campra, Johnson and many more. Featured recitalists are Christopher D. Maynard, director of Music, Trinity Church; and Chandler Noyes, director of Music, Saint Mary's RC Church, Georgetown. Admission is free. Information: 781-899-3891.
OASIS COFFEEHOUSE The Oasis Coffeehouse, 34 Alder St., Waltham, in the art gallery of the First Presbyterian Church, presents an evening with Jason Harrod and Jake Armerding on Friday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12, $10 students/seniors. Information/tickets: 781-795-1041; kimdavidson@gmail.com.
ARMEN DONELIAN TRIO The Armen Donelian Trio will perform at the Armenian Library and Museum of America, 65 Main St., Watertown, on Friday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., as part of Jazz Nights @ ALMA. Tickets are $10, which includes one glass of wine. Reservations/information: info@almainc.org; 617-926-2562; www.almainc.org.
CONCERTS ON THE COMMON The Waltham Arts Council Concerts on the Common Series runs Tuesdays, July 8-Aug. 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket. There will be a refreshment stand. Aug. 5: American Legion Band, Patriotic (Aug. 7 rain date). Information: 781-893-ARTS; concerts@walthamarts.org; www.walthamarts.org.
SUNDAY MUSIC Free Sunday Evening Heritage Festivals on the Newton Centre Green from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the corner of Langley Road and Centre Street. On Sunday, Aug. 3, Clarence Thompson and the New Spirits, perform their gospel music, with influences from R&B and soul. Information: 617-796-1540; 617-527-8283; www.newtonpride.org.

EXHIBITS
OASIS GALLERY The Oasis Gallery, 34 Alder St., presents the works of Janet Shapero and Sophia Mone from through Sept. 7, with an artist reception Sunday, Aug. 3, 2 to 5 p.m. Shapero is the inventor of the Rete-Chrome process, a translucent, free-floating work of art. She applies multiple layers of paint both directly and indirectly onto open mesh screen. Monoprinting is Mone's favorite art form. She uses brayers and brushes to apply oil-based inks to a plexiglass plate, which then goes through a press to begin a print. Information: 781-795-1041; info@oasisgallery.org.
DRESS-REDRESSDress-Redress will address how and why our identities are so closely linked to our clothing, in an exhibition at Brandeis University Women's Studies Research Center, 515 South St., which runs June 19-Sept. 25. It will include painting, sculpture, collage and drawing. Information/related events: www.brandeis.edu/centers/wsrc/.
FIGHTING IRISHMEN Fighting Irishmen: Celebrating Celtic Prizefighters 1820 to Present, makes its Massachusetts debut at Boston College John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections, 140 Commonwealth Ave., through August 2008. Fighting Irishmen is comprised of an eclectic collection of boxing artifacts, including prints, photographs, paintings, robes, gloves, boxing bags, films and other items. Information: 617-552-3282; www.bc.edu/burns

MEETINGS/LECTURES
BUSINESS ETHICS The Center for Business Ethics at Bentley College and The Saltwater Institute present a joint executive education program, Values-Integrated Business, on Aug. 5-7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bentley College, 333 Forest St. The seminar is designed to help leaders create values-integrated, ethically-committed organizations. Information: www.bentley.edu/values-integrated-business/index.cfm.

HEALTH
ARTHRITIS Less pain, more flexibility, and the sense of feeling better overall are what many people with arthritis gain from the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, a free low-impact class designed specifically for those with arthritis, available through a six-week course at Evans Park at Newton Corner, 430 Centre St. Sessions will run Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Aug. 5, 9:50 a.m. Registration: 617-965-9400.
FITNESS The West Suburban YMCA will host a new fitness series of 45-minute, three week classes designed for specific areas of the body. These classes will focus on the chest, back, arms, legs, and core which are all essential elements to strengthen during a workout. The cost for each series of three week classes is $30 for YMCA Members and $45 for non-members. Information: 617-224-6050, Ext. 3007; janec@westsuburbanymca.org.